We Need to Talk About Health Equity Initiatives

When

Sep. 23, 2025, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Campus Location

Office/Remote Location

Auditorium, First Floor

Description

Health equity initiatives aim to reduce the persistent gaps in health outcomes experienced by communities of color, who often face higher rates of chronic illness and limited access to care. This We Need To Talk discussion will highlight efforts at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and Roseman University of Health Sciences to address these disparities and advance more equitable healthcare.

Host

Claytee White, Director, Oral History Research Center, UNLV

Panelists

  • Cheryl Brewster, Ed.D., Senior Executive Dean for Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration, Roseman University of Health Sciences
  • Sheyla Pierre, Director of Social Impact, Roseman University of Health Sciences
  • Jennifer Young, Director, Community Engagement, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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Admission Information

Free and open to the public.

Contact Information

UNLV Libraries
Su Kim Chung

External Sponsor

The series, sponsored by UNLV Libraries and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, will be live-streamed by UNLV TV.